2002 Land Rover Freelander Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Land Rover Freelander, 6% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I feel the design of the tail lights has caused many close-call near accidents with my Freelander. The design is counter-intuitive for the drivers behind me, who expect the light assemblies on the corners of the vehicle to illuminate when braking. The brake lamps are in the bumper, however- which doesn't seem intuitive or sometimes aren't visible to a close-following vehicle. When not illuminated, it's difficult to even see the bumper lamp assemblies exist, yet the corner mounted assemblies are at eye level- but they have no blinkers or brake lamps. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000221, filed 2002-12, 1,000 miles“The brake lights sometimes work and sometimes do not work (cited in 2 incidents by the police). All parts are fine (by check-up of a repair workshop), and no repair can be possibly done. Probably, the height of the brake lights above the ground is too low, so that it is sometimes too damp or wet (after snow or rain) for the brake lights to work properly. When they dry up, they work again. Next, the 2 brake lights are on the 2 corners of the bumper, and the central brake light is high on the tailgate. Theoretically, the 3 brake lights give warning enough when the car stops. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561427, filed 2014-01, 120,090 miles“Land rover, Freelander hse 2002. Engine valve leak, 5th cylinder not firing, catalytic sensor went bad, pressure valve leakage. The car stooped all of a sudden. Just crossed the manufacturer's warranty, by 700 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10175130, filed 2006-12, 50,654 miles“Water pump failed, took to dealer for replacement, gas pump failed took it to shop to replace it, gas tank lid failed, both one from dealer to replace it, engine cooling system failed, transmission failed, took it to shop they refuse to fix, they say is not their fault and is not cover by warranty anymore, window motor failed, windshield wiper switch failed, headlights failed, coolant container crack, replaced with new one from dealer. Stop light recalled. Air filtering system retains water which allows mold to grow, air filters replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10208911, filed 2007-11, 40,000 miles“Water pump failed, took to dealer for replacement, gas pump failed took it to shop to replace it, gas tank lid failed, both one from dealer to replace it, engine cooling system failed, transmission failed, took it to shop they refuse to fix, they say is not their fault and is not cover by warranty anymore, window motor failed, windshield wiper switch failed, headlights failed, coolant container crack, replaced with new one from dealer. Stop light recalled. Air filtering system retains water which allows mold to grow, air filters replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10208918, filed 2007-11, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V041000Feb 9, 2007On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. Hill descent control (hdc), traction…Covers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2005
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Land Rover Freelander
121 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
83 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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